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Build-A-Bear Workshop

3.9 (84 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Regine A.

I'm so happy this build a bear is still open! They temporary closed because it moved from one side of the mall to the other. Its new location is definitely getting more foot traffic. Yay. The staff here is so friendly. We took my toddler to get her first build a bear. She loved it. There were dozens of bears and characters to choose from. Her choice; Bluey. It is pricey starting from $20+ (for the stuffed animals), clothes, accessories for them are extra. They also have birthday parties here. Shout out to Lily for the amazing customer service.

Our three party hosts! So sweet, patient, helpful, and energetic!
Sharina H.

10 out of 10 experience for my daughter's Birthday Party we hosted here! This place is an adorable and fun experience for both kids and adults. Not sure how this store isn't rated 5 stars. As mentioned, we hosted a Birthday Party here and it was everything we could have imagined, thanks to the amazing staff that were very kind and attentive to our large party (that created a total of 14 furry friends)! The party packages are definitely the way to go for large groups. We decided on the Ultimate package for $50 per furry friend made and it included all of the following: Party Host(s) 1 furry friend up to $38 1 hanger clothing item 1 pair of shoes 1 carrying sling bag or 1 bear condo 1 birthday celebration song from the entire store & party guests 2 hours of fun 0 clean up for the parents!! Would 100% come back again and host another party/event! Thank you, ladies for such a fun and memorable party that the Birthday Girl and all our guests (children and the adults), thoroughly enjoyed!!

Brandon T.

nice staff here but obviously always really pricey... not a fan of spending 40 bucks for a $3 bear, plus spending another 50 bucks on accessories. if you want to get here quickly then park in the parking structure close to riverwalk, and park on the third level so you can walk across the bridge. when you cross the bridge build-a-bear is about 200 ft to the right.

Khamphone K.

We had ordered Pompompurin online. At that time it was limited to online purchase. We decided to go to the Fashion Valley location to stuff the plushie. It's just past Macys walking west, right by the Bath & Body works shop. We were immediately greeted upon arrival. Alejandra helped us right away, she helped us with the voice recorder, the scents and stuffing the plushie. She was very attentive and showed a lot of respect when she was talking to my daughter. I can tell she really loves her job and is great at it. After the plushie stuffing, Pompompurin looked alive lol. You can choose the amount of stuffing, you can make it soft, medium or really stuffed. My kid chose medium, it's huggable and soft. There was a fairly good amount of clothes, shoes and accessories to choose from. After you choose what you want on your plushie, you can dress them up on the dressing area. Then after that, you will head to the computer area and print out their birth certificate. This is where you can make up any name for your plushie! Once you are done, head over to the cashier. They will have the birth certificate for you and check you out. Keep in mind, adding accessories, clothes etc it all adds up. This can be a pricey experience lol but totally worth it. Some of the clothes cost as much as the plushies themselves. There were alot of plushies to choose from. All at different prices. They charge for the boxes now. It is .95 cents. Or you can choose a backpack for the plushie. They range from around $8.00. The backpack has little holes on the side so your plushie arms can hang out of it. Super cute. We went with the Sanrio theme. Bring your kiddos here for a great experience! Overall clean shop, friendly staff and vibe.

Stephanie A.

Came in during the week on my daughters 2nd birthday. The employee helping us was absolutely amazing. My daughter had the best time making her bear and exploring the store. She got a big ole birthday sticker and bear crown. They also offer a military discount which I had no idea about until I heard the customers in front of me. Mission valley has plenty of parking and we loved our experience . Definitely recommend.

Vivian R.

Build-a-Bear is a niche experience, but a right of passage for kids. It's pricey, but it's worth it for the memories... right? I came in on during the weekend and it was insanely busy. There was no crowd management, and they seemed to be short staffed. They didn't have much clothing that was gender neutral or NON holiday related, which was a bit frustrating. I really, it was a fun experience to go through but I'd only come back for a special occasion!

Stuffing time!
Jess B.

Dani was our birthday attendant and she was the sweetest!! We will definitely recommend this location to our friends for birthday parties.

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